"There's so much less certainty of the grouping near the top," said Reds director of amateur scouting, Joe Katuska said.

For the first time in three years, it seems unlikely that the Reds will select a right-hander from Wake Forest with their first pick.

MLB Draft kicks off this Sunday in Atlanta, home of the All-Star Game. Unlike the other three major North American pro sports leagues, this draft is not about instant gratification. Even the very best prospects will disappear into the minors for a year or two,